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美洲黑海番鴨 (Black Scoter)

Melanitta americana

Near Threatened
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The Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) is a species in the genus Melanitta. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロガモ
Chinese 美洲黑海番鴨
Spanish Negrón americano
French macreuse à bec jaune
German Amerikanische trauerente
Russian Американская синьга

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 美洲黑海番鴨?
The scientific name of 美洲黑海番鴨 is Melanitta americana. It belongs to the genus Melanitta.
What is the conservation status of 美洲黑海番鴨?
美洲黑海番鴨 (Melanitta americana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 美洲黑海番鴨 live?
美洲黑海番鴨 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does 美洲黑海番鴨 belong to?
美洲黑海番鴨 (Melanitta americana) belongs to the genus Melanitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
What kingdom does 美洲黑海番鴨 belong to?
美洲黑海番鴨 (Melanitta americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 美洲黑海番鴨?
The closest relatives of 美洲黑海番鴨 in the genus Melanitta include 斑头海番鸭, 斑脸海番鸭, 普通海番鸭, 白翅海番鴨, Stejneger's Scoter.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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